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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
A view Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised public transport fares for intercity and interdistrict routes, with the new tariffs set to take effect on Monday, April 6. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Here are new transport fares from Kigali to provinces
Richard Niwenshuti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), while CP Theos Badege, a former spokesperson for the Rwanda National Police, has been appointed Deputy Commissioner General of the Rwanda Correctional Service. Courtesy.
Rwanda
RCI gets new chief executive as CP Badege joins RCS
PAC Chairperson Valens Muhakwa (1st Right), highlights persistent weaknesses despite improvements brought by the 2022 law. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law
Lawmakers demand swift overhaul of procurement rules
Senators follow Minister Ndabemeye's presentation on Wednesday, April 1. courtesy
Agriculture
Senators question move to allow Rwanda Medical Supply to import veterinary drugs
The Minister of Agriculture told the senators that the government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold from 120,000 to 741,274 annually by the 2027-2028 financial year. Photo Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
New plants, drones to power cattle breeding expansion
Serge Kamuhinda, CEO of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda  and BPR Rwanda Plc Managing Director Patience Mutesi, during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, March 31. Courtesy
Featured
Women drivers' car ownership unlocked in new BPR-Volkswagen deal
A poultry farmer Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens. The Minister told Senators that the government will address rising animal feed prices by expanding distribution outlets, increasing storage capacity, boosting maize and soybean production and strengthening feed quality regulation. File
Agriculture
Agric minister talks efforts to curb rising animal feed prices
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva  has been given six months to present solutions to persistent challenges affecting feeder roads, particularly poor water management. File
Infrastructure
Parliament summons Prime Minister over feeder roads
Workers on duty at Legend Cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 13.9 per cent in February 2026 compared to the same month last year. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
Producer prices rise 13.9% in February
A landslide occurred in Karongi District following heavy rainfall. The district is among the areas expected to experience significant rainfall in April in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda
Heavy rains, strong winds forecast in April
Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30
Technology
Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, with UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa Louise Haxthausen during the 4th East African Community Science, Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali. Courtesy
Science
Why East Africa must own its AI future, not import it
Residents during the launch of Rwanda Social Security Board's “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Finance
What to know as MPs move to scrutinise EjoHeza access bill
Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File
Health
Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks
Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture
Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, during a tree planting exercise at the joint celebration of the International Day of Forests, World Water Day and World Meteorological Day on Saturday, March 28.
Environment
Environment minister renews call for water, forest protection 
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Health
Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools
Officials and members of Dukunde Kawa Musasa Cooperative cut a cake to celebrate the 25th anniversary on Wednesday, March 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
25 years of impact: Dukunde Kawa Musasa marks its rise in Rwanda’s coffee sector

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